FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Lower Hutt Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Lower Hutt Small Business Loans
Lower Hutt unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Lower Hutt Business Loans
What is the Larger Lower Hutt Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets and can be registered through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply within standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply within standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors to determine your health of your company and the extent of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess the health for your business as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you request our business loans, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been in operation for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending experts. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner makes use of an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.